Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Normal Physiology
Course Code
CFUBK_084
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Normal Physiology
ECTS
10.00
Target Audience
Pharmacy
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Leons Blumfelds
Structure Unit Manager
Pēteris Tretjakovs
Structural Unit
Department of Human Physiology and Biochemistry
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, cfbk@rsu.lv, +371 67061550
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge of functions of various body systems and their regulatory mechanisms and to provide skills to use this knowledge for solving medical problems in the framework of the speciality.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of biology, physics, chemistry and human anatomy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful course completion student will be able to: • list main functions of different organs and organ systems; • explain delivery mechanisms of various organism functions; • analyse cause and effect relationships in the processes occurring in the human body; • describe regulatory mechanisms occurring in the organism; • list and define various parameters that characterise functions of the organism; • differentiate hierarchy levels of regulatory mechanisms.
Skills
1.On successful course completion student will be able to: • prepare a person for application of a specific method of investigation; • choose the most appropriate method of investigation for evaluation of the body functions; • calculate or find the normal values of the most important parameters that characterise functions of the human body; • identify and measure the most important physiological parameters; • differentiate correct results of measurements and recordings from artefacts; • recognize results of functional investigation methods that indicate healthy organism function.
Competences
1.On successful course completion student will be able to: • integrate individual knowledge and skills in a global view of the whole human body; • use acquired knowledge and skills in studies of specialized/clinical courses.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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To study regularly, independently and critically accordingly to the curriculum and program of the study course.
To complete the tasks at appropriate quality and submit in a timely manner the results for evaluation. For every practical assignment the student independently fills in a protocol accordingly to the set tasks and uploads it in e-studies until the set dates. Some of the assigned tasks do not require for them to be uploaded in e-studies, then independent work involves – to answer questions in e-studies in a form of structured tasks. Each of these tasks will be assessed accordingly to the quality of work. If the assessment is negative, mistakes and discrepancies must be corrected and the task handed in once again, by observing the set dates for that.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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• Students' participation in practical classes;
• Evaluation of students' knowledge and skills in practical classes;
• Evaluation of students' knowledge and skills in lab protocols;
• Evaluation of students' knowledge and skills in colloquia (student can take a colloquium only if all protocols before the particular colloquium are accepted) – student should pass all colloquia in the study course with the successful grade;
• Evaluation of students' knowledge and skills in the exam. Exam grade is applied only for students who have passed all course colloquia with successful grades. Exam grade is cumulative. The mean colloquium percentage from all successful course colloquia is calculated; 1,2% is added to it for each colloquium that is done successfully during the scheduled colloquium class. The final percentage is expressed as grade according the 10-point scale described in learning outcomes assessment system in the RSU Academic regulations.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Cell physiology.
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Lecture
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Physiology of excitatory tissue. Skeletal muscle physiology.
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Smooth muscle. Signal transmission between cells.
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Lecture
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Signal processing in central nervous system. Basic principles of regulation
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Reflexes. Simple motor functions. Functions of the autonomic nervous system.
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Functions of the autonomic nervous system.
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Motor functions. Control of motor functions.
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Lecture
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Integrative functions of the central nervous system.
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Lecture
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Sensory physiology.
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Lecture
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Sensory physiology.
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Lecture
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Sensory physiology.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Cell physiology.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Cell physiology.
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Cell physiology.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Physiology of excitatory tissue. Skeletal muscle physiology.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Physiology of excitatory tissue. Skeletal muscle physiology.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Smooth muscle. Signal transmission between cells. Signal processing in central nervous system.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Smooth muscle. Signal transmission between cells. Signal processing in central nervous system.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Smooth muscle. Signal transmission between cells. Signal processing in central nervous system.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Basic principles of regulation. Reflexes. Simple motor functions.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Basic principles of regulation. Reflexes. Simple motor functions.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Basic principles of regulation. Reflexes. Simple motor functions.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Functions of the autonomic nervous system.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Functions of the autonomic nervous system.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Functions of the autonomic nervous system.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Computer room
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1
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Topics
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1st colloquium.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Computer room
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1
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Topics
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1st colloquium.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Motor functions. Integrative functions of the central nervous system I.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Motor functions. Integrative functions of the central nervous system I.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Integrative functions of the central nervous system II.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Integrative functions of the central nervous system II.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Integrative functions of the central nervous system II.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Sensory physiology I. General sensory physiology. Sense of taste. Sense of smell.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Sensory physiology I. General sensory physiology. Sense of taste. Sense of smell.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Sensory physiology I. General sensory physiology. Sense of taste. Sense of smell.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Sensory physiology II. Physiology of vision. Physiology of pain.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Sensory physiology II. Physiology of vision. Physiology of pain.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Sensory physiology II. Physiology of vision. Physiology of pain.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Sensory physiology III. Sense of hearing. Vestibular sensation. Tactile sensation. Thermal sensation.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Sensory physiology III. Sense of hearing. Vestibular sensation. Tactile sensation. Thermal sensation.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Sensory physiology III. Sense of hearing. Vestibular sensation. Tactile sensation. Thermal sensation.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Computer room
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1
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Topics
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2nd colloquium.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Computer room
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1
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Topics
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2nd colloquium.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
54 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Hydrodynamics of blood flow. Arteries and veins.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Physiology of the heart.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Physiology of the heart.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Physiology of circulation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Blood physiology. Respiratory physiology.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Respiratory physiology.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Metabolism and temperature regulation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Hormonal regulation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Gastrointestinal physiology.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Gastrointestinal physiology.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Water balance. Renal functions.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Hydrodynamics of blood flow. Arteries and veins.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Hydrodynamics of blood flow. Arteries and veins.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Hydrodynamics of blood flow. Arteries and veins.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Physiology of the heart.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Physiology of the heart.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Physiology of the heart.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Blood flow in the microcirculation. Blood flow and blood pressure regulation.
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Location
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Blood flow in the microcirculation. Blood flow and blood pressure regulation.
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Location
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Blood flow in the microcirculation. Blood flow and blood pressure regulation.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Blood physiology. Respiratory physiology I.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Blood physiology. Respiratory physiology I.
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Location
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Blood physiology. Respiratory physiology I.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Respiratory physiology II.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Respiratory physiology II.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Respiratory physiology II.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Computer room
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1
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Topics
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3rd colloquium.
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Class/Seminar
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Computer room
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1
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Topics
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3rd colloquium.
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Metabolism and temperature regulation. Epithelial physiology.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Metabolism and temperature regulation. Epithelial physiology.
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Metabolism and temperature regulation. Epithelial physiology.
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Hormonal regulation I.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Hormonal regulation I.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Hormonal regulation II. Gastrointestinal physiology I.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Hormonal regulation II. Gastrointestinal physiology I.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Gastrointestinal physiology II. Hormonal regulation III.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Gastrointestinal physiology II. Hormonal regulation III.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Gastrointestinal physiology II. Hormonal regulation III.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Water balance. Renal functions.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Water balance. Renal functions.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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1
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Topics
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Water balance. Renal functions.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Computer room
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1
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Topics
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4th colloquium.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Computer room
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1
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Topics
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4th colloquium.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
54 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Aberberga-Augškalne, L. un Koroļova O. Fizioloģija ārstiem. 2. izd. Rīga : Medicīnas apgāds, 2021
2.
Linda S. Costanzo. Costanzo Physiology. 7th Edition, Elsevier, 2021. ClinicalKey.
3.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
4.
Linda S. Costanzo. Costanzo Physiology. 7th Edition, Elsevier, 2021. ClinicalKey.
Additional Reading
1.
John E. Hall & Michael E. Hall Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology. 14th Edition, Elsevier, 2020. ClinicalKey.
2.
Bruce M. Koeppen & Bruce A. Stanton. Berne & Levy Physiology. 7th Edition, Elsevier, 2018. ClinicalKey.
3.
Susan Mulroney & Adam Myers. Netter's Essential Physiology, 2nd Edition, Elsevier, 2016.
4.
John E. Hall & Michael E. Hall, Pocket Companion to Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th Edition, Elsevier, 2021.
Other Information Sources
1.
Lekciju materiāls, t. sk., lekciju izdales materiāli, e-studiju vidē ievietotie materiāli, saites uz interneta resursos pieejamiem materiāliem.